Quote by James Broughton
In the world of poetry there are would-be poets, workshop poets, p

In the world of poetry there are would-be poets, workshop poets, promising poets, lovesick poets, university poets, and a few real poets. – James Broughton

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For whatever reason, people, including very well-educated people or people otherwise interested in reading, do not read poetry. – Paul Muldoon

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I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt before its understood. I believe that. There are some bands where I love their lyrics but I dont have a clue what theyre on about. – Marcus Mumford

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As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines. – Thomas B. Macaulay

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The cliche is dead poetry. – Gerald Brenan

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